Breast Augmentation
Adds volume and shape with implants sized to your frame, and can be combined with a lift when the breast sits low.
Adds volume and shape with implants sized to your frame, and can be combined with a lift when the breast sits low.
What it is
Implants are placed through a short cut in the fold under the breast. Size is chosen with sizers at the consultation, not from a number alone. Implants are not lifetime devices and may need replacing.
Is it right for you
- You want more volume or better balance between the sides
- You are at least 22 for silicone implants
- You do not smoke, or will stop six weeks before and after
- You are in good general health
Recovery
You go home the same day in a support bra. Most patients feel tight rather than sore for the first week.
- Days 1 to 3: rest, arms below shoulder height
- Week 1: back to desk work
- Week 6: exercise returns
- Months 3 to 9: implants settle into their final position
Risks
Every operation carries risk. You will hear your own numbers at the consultation before you sign a consent form.
- Capsular contracture, a firm scar around the implant
- Changes in nipple sensation
- A future operation to replace or remove an implant
How long results last
Implants often last 10 to 20 years. Pregnancy, weight change and age still affect the breast over time.
From
$8,500
Operating time
1 to 2 hours
Anesthesia
General
Stay
Home same day
Back to work
1 week
Final result
6 to 9 months
Cosmetic surgery is not covered by insurance. Monthly finance plans are available.
Frequently Asked
Questions
You do not need to know before you book. Describe the change you want; Dr. Hart explains which options fit your anatomy, including non-surgical ones.
Yes. Every written quote lists the surgeon's fee, the facility, anesthesia, implants where used, garments and all follow-up visits, so the number you sign is the number you pay.
Often, yes, as long as the total operating time stays safe for your health history. Dr. Hart will tell you plainly when staging two operations is the better choice.
Yes. About one patient in five is a man, most often for eyelid surgery, rhinoplasty, chest contouring or body contouring after weight loss.
We ask for six months at a stable weight first. Contouring is then planned in stages, usually two or three operations over 12 to 18 months.
Modern implants are not lifetime devices, but many last well beyond ten years. We check them at every follow-up and explain the signs that mean it is time to review.
Tell us what You’re Considering
Ninety minutes with Dr. Amelia Hart. A physical examination, honest options, and a written itemized quote. $150, credited in full toward your procedure.
9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
10:00 AM - 3:00 PM